February 8, 20197 yr Popular Post Not sure where to post this one but tonight first time Ive ever seen these birds in Thailand, beautiful things, had 6 fly really low over my land at dusk tonight.....wheres issan Birder? are they common here, quite a big bird (Pranburi area)
February 8, 20197 yr Popular Post Had one share my lunch table at Kaeng krachan once (cameras not quite the same quality back then unfortunately)
February 8, 20197 yr I think its the Great Hornbill. When I first came here and could legally work I was often in Khao Sok park in the south and although these were not common, we saw a few. They were also in Khao Yai. Several years later it was obvious that deforestation, lack of edible wild fruits had reduced their numbers. Hornbills are said to be a good indicator as to the state of your tropical forest. You don't need to be an expert to know how that's fairing.
February 8, 20197 yr 45 minutes ago, grollies said: Nice one you lucky bugger. Is that your photo? What sort of birds are you talking about?
February 9, 20197 yr Author On 2/8/2019 at 7:11 PM, grollies said: Nice one you lucky bugger. Is that your photo? No stock photo but exactly the same bird,6 of them in convoy flying very low its a BIG bird close up
February 9, 20197 yr Author On 2/8/2019 at 7:52 PM, Lungstib said: I think its the Great Hornbill. When I first came here and could legally work I was often in Khao Sok park in the south and although these were not common, we saw a few. They were also in Khao Yai. Several years later it was obvious that deforestation, lack of edible wild fruits had reduced their numbers. Hornbills are said to be a good indicator as to the state of your tropical forest. You don't need to be an expert to know how that's fairing. yes it is
February 9, 20197 yr Author On 2/8/2019 at 7:52 PM, Lungstib said: I think its the Great Hornbill. When I first came here and could legally work I was often in Khao Sok park in the south and although these were not common, we saw a few. They were also in Khao Yai. Several years later it was obvious that deforestation, lack of edible wild fruits had reduced their numbers. Hornbills are said to be a good indicator as to the state of your tropical forest. You don't need to be an expert to know how that's fairing. Surrounded here by some good sized hills/small mountains fully tree covered, get some big eagles too regularly always high up circling
February 10, 20197 yr I would grow some tree's of what they eat....it's my dream to see them in the garden. We had a huge owl though some years ago.
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